The fine print

Mon, January 28, 2008 - 7:41 PM

It pays to read the fine print on a new Zogby poll released Monday in the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

The poll says that incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., could be facing a tough battle for reelection. It says that only 38 percent of likely voters believe Chambliss deserves another chance in the Capitol.

The poll uses the “blind bio” method of polling by giving potential voters biographical information to describe the candidates but does not name them.

Hmmm. But Chambliss’ bio in the poll all but states that he also takes candy from small children. Democratic candidate Josh Lanier looks like a Georgia peach in comparison.

Why’s that? No surprise here. The poll was commissioned by Friends of Josh Lanier.

-- Amy Dominello